Facebook is ‘dangerous’ and can cause ‘trouble’, claims Zara Phillips

Zara Phillips has revealed that she views Facebook as ‘dangerous’ and prefers to use the phone.

Zara Phillips says she knows people who have got into ‘trouble’ while using Facebook (Pic: Getty)

The Queen’s eldest granddaughter clearly is not a fan of social media, unlike the Queen, who famously has a Facebook page.

She told Tatler: ‘I think Facebookâs dangerous. So many people I know get into trouble with Facebook… Iâd rather just pick up the phone. Or Skype.’

The 30-year-old, who recently married former England rugby captain Mike Tindall, also revealed that she is putting her equestrian career before plans to start a family.

She said: ‘Iâd love to have kids, but not at the moment… Iâm just happy competing and putting the work in.’

In the interview, which is published this week, the former world champion eventer also revealed how her Olympic gold medal-winning father Captain Mark Phillips pushes her to do well in her chosen career.

She said: ‘My dad can be pretty critical sometimes… it is hard to get a compliment out of him.

‘Itâs fine if youâre doing well and feeling confident – but when youâre not doing so well, it can be more difficult. Thatâs when I go and see my mother.’

Miss Phillips took part in the Burghley Horse Trials over the weekend, while her husband was in New Zealand preparing for the Rugby World Cup, which starts this week.